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Intellectual Property - London (Firms)

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Stephenson Harwood acts for market-leading brands in financial services, energy, fashion, life sciences and luxury goods. The practice is rated for its powerful trade mark litigation offering and recommended for licence agreements involving all core rights. The team is regularly instructed to assist with the coordination of IP disputes with parallel proceedings in multiple jurisdictions and is acclaimed as a leading destination for anti-counterfeiting and passing-off disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Stephenson Harwood advised BenevolentAI on a USD594 million collaboration agreement with Merck relating to the use of AI in the discovery of new drugs.

Strengths

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They have outstanding legal skills and industry knowledge and advise a very strategic approach. They are particularly well-positioned to handle complex matters.

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They stood out for their attention to detail, commercial acumen and the quality of their research on novel matters. They are always reliable and great at anticipating clients' needs.

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They are very good litigators, very personable and very focused on what the clients need out of the matter. They also have very good long-term, strategic relationships with clients.

Intellectual Property respondent
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Stephenson Harwood is a force to be reckoned with. They are a stand-out firm in their ability to truly collaborate within their internal teams - this is rare in a law firm.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexandra Pygall
3
Alexandra Pygall
3
Band 3
Alexandra Pygall's IP practice has an impressive ambit, taking in commercial agreements and also disputes concerning all core rights and also non-traditional trade marks. She represents a varied client base of household names in industries such as fashion, children's toys, pharmaceuticals and luxury goods.
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Rob Jacob
3
Rob Jacob
3
Band 3

Rob Jacob is noted for his brands practice. He represents clients in cutting-edge trade mark disputes and advises on portfolio management. His clients are notable brands in the consumer goods, fashion, sports sectors and life sciences.

Rob Jacob is a top strategist, level-headed and super-bright. He's a pleasure to work with.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Stephenson Harwood LLP

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Alexandra Pygall
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Alexandra Pygall
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Rob Jacob
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Rob Jacob
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